President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Responds to Terror Attack in New York City

October 31, 2017

WASHINGTON—Cardinal
Daniel N DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, President of the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has issued the following
statement in response to this afternoon's deadly attack on innocent
people in Manhattan that has left at least eight people dead.

Cardinal DiNardo's full statement follows:

"This
afternoon we heard of what appears to be a deliberate attack on
innocent people in New York City. This horrendous act weighs on all of
our hearts. Reports about the attack are too preliminary to understand
fully what has happened, but it grieves me deeply that we must again
respond to such acts of terror.

To
the family and friends of those who have died, please know that you are
not alone, and that the prayers of the Bishops and of all the Church
are with you and your loved ones. To you and to everyone, I would like
to say that the forces of darkness always try to wipe away our hope; but
our hope is in the name of the Lord and will always remain firm. Let us
remember the words of the Lord to prophet Joshua: be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go."

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